Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (3,836 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (1,998 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (1,259 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (536 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (1,161 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (640 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (1,424 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.87 lei (388 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.47 lei (277 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 lei (325 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (2,608 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (544 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (310 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,067 lei (324,253 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542 lei (202,668 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (36,971 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,131 lei (169,894 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (123,240 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276 lei (21,977 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (3,151 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,199 lei (95,566 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 lei (33,173 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 lei (4,573 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (3,985 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 lei (27,377 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (15,404 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (27,440 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (34,702 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (8,036,541 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (624 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (6,810 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (1,984 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (2,448 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (2,401 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (19,464 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (2,061 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (1,213 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (2,138 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (634 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (1,346 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (4,644 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 65% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (11,586 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (5,468 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (12,425 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (16,453 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (2,267 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (950 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (812 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (256,116 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (30 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (17,827 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (1,760 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 848 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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